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Discovering John Newton’s Church
Heritage Open Day: Delve into the history of this church celebrating its 700th Anniversary and the 300th birthday of its most famous curate, John Newton. Presentations, tours and family activities throughout the afternoon. Spend an afternoon in the famous church where John Newton wrote Amazing Grace. Learn about the Medieval Rood Screen and its mysterious lost picture. Visit John Newton’s Tomb and see Newton’s Chalice and Font. Learn about William Worcester, our vicar who sailed to Massachusetts in 1638, and Henry Gauntlett, the father of English Church Music. Take the Art Trail around the church and churchyard, celebrating 700 years of our foundation. Our knowledgeable guides will help you discover the history and architecture of this Grade 1 listed building and children can practise brass rubbing and stained glass window making with kits and assistance from our family helpers.
Sunday 21 September
St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Church Street, Olney, Buckinghamshire MK46 4AD
Sun 21 Sep:1400 - 1630; Free Entry.
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